Is Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST sells for $234 against $60.26 raw: a $173 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.37) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $60.26
- PSA 10
- $234
- PSA 9
- $93.37
- Gem premium
- 3.9×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $234 | +$148 | +$123 | +$23.36 |
| PSA 9 | $93.37 | +$8.11 | −$16.89 | −$117 |
| PSA 8 | $56.07 | −$29.19 | −$54.19 | −$154 |
Net = sale price − $60.26 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $128 | +$18.17 |
| 50% | $163 | +$53.24 |
| 75% | $199 | +$88.30 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 12%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $304 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $234 | −$70.38 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $140 | −$164 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $140 | −$164 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST — FAQ
Is Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST sells for $234 against $60.26 raw: a $173 spread, 3.9× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($93.37) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST (Baseball Cards 2024 Topps Chrome Update 1989 Autograph) sells for about $234 versus $60.26 for a raw near-mint copy — a 3.9× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $304, ahead of PSA 10 at $234. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spencer Torkelson #89CA-ST breaks even when it gems about 12% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $93.37).
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